From the situation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that has been epidemic at the moment. Has caused concern for both durian farmers and the durian exporting operators Fear of the effects of COVID-19 Will not be able to export durian The damage is worth tens of millions of baht.
Mr. Panusak Saipanich, President of the Thai Durian Association, revealed that he has reported the situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in both the eastern and southern regions, which are the durian cultivation sources of Thailand with the Ministry. foreign affairs To prepare for the durian release in the next 3 months By reporting on the preparedness and defense of both durian farmers and export operators Various measures that are coming out to ensure smooth durian exports and to build confidence for consumers and merchants of both China and Thailand.
In 2020, Thailand has total exports of durian approximately 1,145,919 tons, worth more than 70,000 million baht. The key factor affecting durian prices is an increase in domestic consumption. And is wanted Of Chinese consumers Causing a lot of exports And COVID-19 The outbreak in 2020 had little impact on Thai durian exports, but in 2021, the Cowit-19 situation Has returned to spread again And this time there was a widespread outbreak in the eastern region Until gardeners and export entrepreneurs began to worry about the impact on durian exports this year. According to the data, it is predicted that the eastern region will have output ready in the coming months, up from about 10 percent last year to more than 418,400 tonnes, with the State Department getting preliminary information. And will coordinate with the Thai embassy in China to inform the preparation of various measures of Thai durian farmers and Thai export operators.
After reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for acknowledgment The Thai Durian Association is preparing to submit a report to the Ministry of Thai durian exports, namely the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Ministry of Commerce And the Ministry of Foreign Affairs On further response and preventive measures against Vinus Corona (COVID-19).
